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Couple's 8-Year Garden Railway Project
3 Nov
Summary
- A couple dedicated eight years to building a miniature railway.
- The garden railway spans 400 meters on a quarter-acre plot.
- The project cost over five figures and supports local charities.
Dave and Angela Walker, married since 2017, have dedicated the past eight years to an extraordinary project: constructing a miniature railway in their garden. What began as an unusual proposal from Dave has transformed their quarter-acre property in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
The impressive railway now extends for approximately 400 meters, featuring five locomotives and thousands of custom-made sleepers. This slow, physical endeavor required the couple to dig track beds and source memorabilia from around the world over many seasons.
Dave estimates the project's cost is in the high five figures. While acknowledging the unusual nature of their endeavor, the couple finds immense satisfaction in their shared accomplishment. They also aim to utilize the railway for fundraising for the local lifeboat station, adding a charitable purpose to their passion.
